Education & Schools

Education & schools are central to the mission of local and state government agencies. They focus on providing quality education, ensuring equitable access, and supporting the development of students from early childhood through higher education. Governments work to create policies, fund programs, and oversee the operation of public schools to foster academic success and prepare students for future challenges. This directory offers articles on education and schools and related topics like Education Grants, which explore funding opportunities that support educational initiatives and resources.

Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
Cuts to Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools programs causing uncertainty for small farmers
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools
Schools and libraries can apply for funding between June 29 and August 13, 2021
After a 2016 school shooting in the district, the Madison school board enacted a policy allowing 10 staffers to carry weapons on campus
The Averted School Violence database aims to help law enforcement learn how school attacks are planned, discovered and thwarted
Dr. Judy Riffle answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the ARP and SVPP
Dr. Judy Riffle breaks down the billions in education funding provided via the recently enacted federal FY 2021 appropriations bill
The malware attack forced the district to cancel both in-person and virtual classes Monday
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
As districts transition back to in-person learning, the need for school safety has never been greater
Dr. Judy Riffle shares COVID-19 funding solutions for hard-hit K-12 schools
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization.
Public schools are chronically underfunded; Dr. Judy Riffle shares some innovative strategies for bringing in much-needed funds
Thirteen nonprofits in the region will be receiving funding to help minority students better access educational opportunities in science and technology
The Flickinger Learning Center and AIM each received a $5,000 grant to support their work to provide equal opportunity education for youths
What will a new federal administration bring to our country and to education?